Ashland Community Stadium
1440 King Rd Ashland, OH 44805
Starts:
Saturday 27th of June 2020 at
8:30 am
Ends:
Saturday 27th of June 2020 at
11:00 am (EST)
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UPDATE.........SOLD OUT AS OF JULY 17, 2020...........THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!..............
The Ashland Cross Country Parents Organization thanks all who have registered and who may still want to register. However, due to social distancing, we had set a limit of 200 registrations this year and we have had 200 people register. We apologize that we cannot take more, but look forward to the race and opening the event to more registrations next year. Again, thank you for your support!
Event date/location: Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 9 am. Ashland Community Stadium.
Event Details: The 26th Annual Ashland Balloonfest 5K will be put on by the Ashland Cross Country Parents Organization (ACCPO). The Balloonfest 5k Run and Walk is the longest running 5K in Ashland County. Proceeds from the 5K benefit the children of Ashland Middle School and Ashland High School cross-country teams. This race supports fund raising efforts that directly benefit our Ashland Middle School and High School Cross Country Athletes.
We also recognize that now, more than ever, it is important to help maintain your health with good habits such as running, social engagement, and being outdoors.The goal is to provide our community with a competitive race while adhering to CDC recommended social distancing and safety guidelines. Generally speaking, the only contact runners should have is their feet hitting the ground. Vertical Runner Race Management will provide chip timing. The race will have a staggered start with social distancing at the starting line. We ask that you maintain a safe distance with others outside of your household/family unit. Avoid shaking hands. We recommend that you do not attend this event if you are feeling unwell or have a pre-existing medical condition that puts you in a high-risk group. All Balloonfest 5k volunteers will have a temperature check and health screening when they arrive at the race site. Please note the following for 2020 participants:
Pre-registered Participants are asked to not arrive at the race site before 8:30 am.
To help ensure the safety of the participants, we ask that you adhere to the following recommendations:
Pricing and Registration 2020:
5k Early Registration (now through JUNE 16) = $25.00 with guarantee of t-shirt
5k Race Registration (June 24) = $25.00 without guarantee of t-shirt
Race Day registration (JUNE 27) = $35.00 will be held from 7:30am to 8:30am at Ashland Community Stadium, no guarantee of t-shirt.
Packet Pick up directions for 2020:
Friday, June 26, 2020: 9am to 6pm Spreng-Smith Insurance Agency at 320 College Ave., Ashland, Ohio.
When you arrive, pleases text 419-606-9613 and inform the volunteer of your full name and vehicle type and color. The race volunteer will bring the packet to your car and will be wearing a mask and gloves. All race packets will have been prepared by race volunteers having worn mask and gloves. Pre-registered Participants are asked to not arrive at the race site before 8am.
Awards 2020: 10 am, Saturday, June 27, 2020
A brief awards ceremony will be held using appropriate social distancing guidelines for race participants to receive awards.
T-Shirts:
Shirts are guaranteed with registration prior to June 15 and will be available in the following sizes:
Adult: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large (for additional $2)
Youth: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Prizes:
Medals for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female runners for the following categories:
10 and under
11-13
14-16
17-19
20-24
25-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and up
Awards for the top overall male and female runners
Awards for the top overall male and female Master level (40+) runners
About the Course:
Roads will be blocked off and volunteers will be stationed at each roadblock to make sure runners are safe. There will also be members from the police and sheriff’s department on hand that day for extra security and safety measures.
1440 King Rd Ashland, OH 44805
Saturday 27th of June 2020 at 8:30 am - Saturday 27th of June 2020 at 11:00 am (EST)